Borgund Stave Church in Lærdal is Norway’s best-preserved stave church, built around 1180 and famous for its dark timber, dragon-head carvings, and mystical Viking-era architecture. The best time to visit is June to August, when the weather is mild and the surrounding mountains are at their most beautiful. Nearby, explore the Lærdal Tunnel—the world’s longest road tunnel—visit the Historic Lærdalsøyri Village, or hike the stunning Vindhellavegen trail on the old King’s Road. Borgund is a peacefu

The west portal of Borgund Stave Church 🇧🇻 #stavechurch #Borgund #medievalarchitecture #Norway #heritage #dragons #woodcarving | Hands on History

Heddal Stave Church is Norway’s largest stave church, built in the early 1200s. 🏰 With its breathtaking wooden architecture and rich history, it’s a true masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. | Spectacular Norway

The Norwegian stave churches are the oldest preserved wooden churches in Christianity. | Visit Norway

Lom Stave Church was built in 1170 AD. It's one of Norway’s largest stave churches. The acantus carvings on the pulpit are from the 1700's. There are several medieval runic inscriptions inside the church. Lom is a magnificent stave church and well worth a visit 😊 #lomstavechurch #medievalarchitecture #Norway | Hands on History

The largest stave church in Norway, built in the early 1200s 🖤 Dark timber, dragon heads, and centuries of history — a true masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. | Spectacular Norway

60K views · 2.5K reactions | Step back to the 1200s at Eidsborg Stave Church ⛪✨ One of Norway’s oldest wooden churches, beautifully preserved in the heart of Telemark  | Spectacular Norway | Facebook